As of June 2021[update] , there were 3,410 electric vehicles registered in Oklahoma .[ 1]
In 2019, Oklahoma was ranked by YourMechanic as the best state in the U.S. for electric vehicle ownership.[ 2]
Government policy
In 2021, the state government introduced an annual registration fee of $110 for electric vehicles, and $82 for plug-in hybrid vehicles; this fee will take effect in 2024.[ 3]
In 2021, the state government introduced a tax of $0.03/kWh on electricity used for electric vehicle charging.[ 4]
Charging stations
As of 2021[update] , there were about 1,000 charging stations in Oklahoma.[ 1]
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act , signed into law in November 2021, allocates US$66.3 million to charging stations in Oklahoma.[ 5]
Manufacturing
Many politicians, including Governor Kevin Stitt , have promoted the state's capacity for electric vehicle manufacturing.[ 6] [ 7] [ 8] [ 9] [ 10]
By region
Oklahoma City
As of 2021[update] , there were 240 charging stations in Oklahoma City .[ 1]
Tulsa
As of 2022[update] , there were four electric vehicles in the fleet of the Metropolitan Tulsa Transit Authority .[ 11]
References
^ a b c Lackmeyer, Steve (March 2, 2022). "Electric vehicle charging stations going statewide with $66.3 million infrastructure funding" . The Oklahoman . Retrieved July 24, 2022 .
^ Gorzelany, Jim. "The most EV-friendly states in the U.S." myev.com . Retrieved July 24, 2022 .
^ Wallis, Beth (March 3, 2022). "The road to electric: Oklahoma navigates transition to embracing electric vehicles" . StateImpact Oklahoma . Retrieved May 25, 2022 .
^ Mills, Kateleigh (May 6, 2021). "Electric, Hybrid Vehicles The Focus Of New Oklahoma Laws" . KOSU. Retrieved July 24, 2022 .
^ Cummings, Lily (February 10, 2022). "$66.3 million coming to Oklahoma for electric vehicle infrastructure" . KTUL. Retrieved May 25, 2022 .
^ Skarky, Brent (April 18, 2022). "Governor tries to lure electric vehicle companies to Oklahoma, asks lawmakers for more incentives" . KFOR. Retrieved April 27, 2022 .
^ Deese, Kaelan (April 16, 2022). "Oklahoma governor touts importance of electric vehicle partnership" . The Washington Examiner . Retrieved April 27, 2022 .
^ "Major economic opportunity for Oklahoma" . Shawnee News-Star . April 27, 2022. Retrieved April 27, 2022 .
^ "Oklahoma Governor Offers Record $15M to Electric Car Maker" . U.S. News & World Report . March 2, 2022. Retrieved May 25, 2022 .
^ Allen, Cindy (June 20, 2021). "Kisling: Oklahoma poised to be a big player in electric vehicle market" . Enid News & Eagle . Retrieved July 24, 2022 .
^ Canfield, Kevin (March 8, 2022). "New federal grant program could help Tulsa Transit switch more vehicles to clean energy" . Tulsa World . Retrieved December 19, 2022 .